Origins of the Knockton surname

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    In 1921, most Knocktons lived in yorkshire

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    62 Knockton Travel & migration records
    360 Knocktons found in all Census records

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Knocktons

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    Commmon female occupations for Knocktons in 1921

    Charwoman

    4

    Hawker

    3

    Rover Cotton

    3

    Servant

    3

    Brick Makers Works

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Knocktons in 1921

    Laborer

    4

    Bricklayers Labourer

    3

    Chemical Labourer

    3

    Farm Labourer

    2

    Fish Salesman

    2

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